adjective🔗ShareRelatif au mercurePertaining to or derived from mercury."The old thermometer contained a mercuric compound that could be dangerous if the glass broke. "L'ancien thermomètre contenait un composé relatif au mercure qui pouvait être dangereux si le verre se cassait.chemistrysubstanceelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMercureuxSpecifically (of a compound), containing mercury with an oxidation number of 2."The lab technician carefully disposed of the mercuric chloride waste to prevent environmental contamination. "Le technicien de laboratoire a soigneusement éliminé les déchets de chlorure mercureux pour éviter la contamination environnementale.chemistrycompoundsubstanceelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareChangeant, versatileMercurial (of people)."Even though he was a talented actor, his mercuric personality made him difficult to work with consistently on set. "Bien qu'il fût un acteur talentueux, sa personnalité versatile le rendait difficile à côtoyer régulièrement sur le plateau.characterpersonmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading